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The Struggle

Gregor S Thomson

Booking Overview

An interview-led personal development podcast focused on philosophy, psychology, wellbeing, and the meaning of struggle, typically featuring authors, scientists, and specialist practitioners. Credible pitches include psychologists, mental-health experts, behavioral scientists, philosophers, authors, and subject-matter experts with distinctive research or lived professional expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need established credentials and a clear public-facing perspective.

Metrics

Episodes: 82

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: United Kingdom

Instagram: 486 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

gtmediauk@gmail.com

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Host

Gregor S Thomson - Philosopher and writer focused on meaning, purpose, personal growth, and the role of struggle in living a healthy and productive life.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Authors, scientists, doctors, speakers, and specialist practitioners with recognized expertise in psychology, philosophy, wellbeing, science, or personal development.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Relevant professional or academic expertise, Public speaking or educational experience, Recognized work in a specialist field

Recent Guest Discussions

Gavin Oattes - Self-improvement, Happiness, Anxiety, ADHD, Burnout, Social Media Comparison, Mental Wellbeing, And The Pressure To Optimize Life.

Dr Sarah Caddy - The Chimp Model, Emotional Reactions, Habits, Self-sabotage, Motivation, Discipline, Anxiety, And Behavior Change.

Sten Odenwald - The Nature Of Time, Relativity, Time Travel, Free Will, The Big Bang, And The Relationship Between Physical And Subjective Time.

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Struggle
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#82 - I Optimized My Life Until I Forgot How to Live

August 16, 2026

I spent years trying to optimize my productivity, routines and future until I realized I was becoming incapable of actually enjoying the present.In Episode 82 of The Struggle, I explore what my obsession with productivity taught me about time, presence and the strange difference between experiencing your life and remembering it. After living in Edinburgh for 30 years, I recently moved home, country and job. Having my routines completely disrupted forced me to notice just how much of my life h...

#81 - Why Self-Improvement Isn’t MAking You Happier with Gavin Oattes

July 12, 2026

What if everything you've been told about success, productivity and self-improvement is making you less happy?In Episode 81 of The Struggle, I sit down with bestselling author, speaker and former teacher Gavin Oattes for one of the most honest conversations I've ever recorded. We discuss:• Why the self-improvement industry may be making people more anxious • Gavin's devastating nervous breakdown and the lessons that followed • ADHD, anxiety and why so many adults feel overwhelmed • The hidden...

#80 - Why Your Brain Sabotages You | The Chimp Paradox Explained w/ Dr Sarah Caddy

May 03, 2026

Why do we keep repeating behaviours we know are bad for us? In this episode of The Struggle, I’m joined by Dr Sarah Caddy to explore The Chimp Model, developed by Professor Steve Peters, and how it explains self-sabotage, emotional reactions, bad habits, social media scrolling, motivation, discipline, anxiety, and why we so often feel at war with ourselves. We discuss the three “teams” in the mind — the Chimp, Human and Computer — and how understanding them can help us manage emotions, change...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Struggle
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How do I get in touch with The Struggle?

The Struggle is hosted by Gregor S Thomson. Its publicly listed email is gtmediauk@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Struggle?

The publicly listed email for The Struggle: gtmediauk@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Struggle have?

Podseeker estimates The Struggle reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Struggle?

The Struggle typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Authors, scientists, doctors, speakers, and specialist practitioners with recognized expertise in psychology, philosophy, wellbeing, science, or personal development. Common among recent guests: Published books; Relevant professional or academic expertise; Public speaking or educational experience. Recent guests include Gavin Oattes, Dr Sarah Caddy, and Sten Odenwald.

How hard is it to get booked on The Struggle?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Struggle cover?

Recent episodes cover Psychology, Philosophy, Self Improvement, Mental Health, and Wellness. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

gtmediauk@gmail.com

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